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News from October 2017

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30 state lawmakers, including Beiser, Clayborne, Haine, McCarter, leaving office

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 9, 2017

The Illinois General Assembly will see 30 lawmakers not return, including Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) and Sens. James Clayborne (D-Belleville), Bill Haine (D-Alton) and Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon).

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Tell us what you think

By LGIS News Service | Oct 9, 2017

We want to hear from you. Send your original opinion pieces to news@metroeastsun.com.

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Alton's Lovings has two tackles in McKendree Bearcats football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Alton graduate Josh Lovings had four kickoff return yards, one kickoff return, two tackles and one fumble lost in McKendree Bearcats football's 28-10 loss Oct. 7 to the UIndy Greyhounds at Leemon Field.

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Cahokia's Edwards has 104 rushing yards in McKendree Bearcats football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Cahokia graduate Shayeen Edwards had 104 rushing yards, 24 rush attempts, eight receiving yards and two receptions in McKendree Bearcats football's 28-10 loss Oct. 7 to the UIndy Greyhounds at Leemon Field.

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Alton's Gipson has 12 tackles in McKendree Bearcats football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Alton graduate Ricco Gipson had 12 tackles in McKendree Bearcats football's 28-10 loss Oct. 7 to the UIndy Greyhounds at Leemon Field.

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Civic Memorial's Kirkpatrick has three tackles in McKendree Bearcats football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Civic Memorial graduate Kyle Kirkpatrick had three tackles in McKendree Bearcats football's 28-10 loss Oct. 7 to the UIndy Greyhounds at Leemon Field.

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South Roxana FPD responds to 20 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

South Roxana Fire Protection District responded to 37 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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East St. Louis Senior's Green has four tackles in Illinois Fighting Illini football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

East St. Louis Senior graduate Stanley Green had four tackles in Illinois Fighting Illini football's 45-16 loss Oct. 7 to the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Edwardsville's Colley has two tackles in Quincy Hawks football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Edwardsville graduate Chrys Colley had two tackles in Quincy Hawks football's 45-28 loss Oct. 7 to the William Jewell Cardinals at QU Stadium.

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Alton's Stegall has one tackle in Quincy Hawks football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Alton graduate Keenan Stegall had one tackle in Quincy Hawks football's 45-28 loss Oct. 7 to the William Jewell Cardinals at QU Stadium.

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Edwardsville's Crochrell has 23 receiving yards in McKendree Bearcats football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Edwardsville graduate Darius Crochrell had 23 receiving yards and two receptions in McKendree Bearcats football's 28-10 loss Oct. 7 to the UIndy Greyhounds at Leemon Field.

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Althoff Catholic's Bester has 14 receiving yards in Miami RedHawks football loss

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2017

Althoff Catholic graduate Jaylon Bester had 14 receiving yards, one reception, rushing yards and one rush attempt in Miami RedHawks football's 37-29 loss Oct. 7 to the Bowling Green Falcons at Fred C. Yager.

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Candidate hoping to replace Beiser worries about Rauner, economy

By Angela Underwood | Oct 8, 2017

Michael Babcock would have done his best to stop House Bill 40 from ever reaching Gov. Bruce Rauner, the House candidate told the West Cook News recently.

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St Jacob TWP FPD responds to 10 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2017

St Jacob Township Fire Protection District responded to 12 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Maryville teacher is the apple of district's eye in October

By Deb Rogers | Oct 8, 2017

Katie Miller, a Maryville Elementary kindergarten teacher and mother of four, got a nice surprise recently when Jason Rehg of Edward Jones stopped by to award her the "Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 Teacher of the Month" prize for October, according to the school's Facebook page.

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Edwardsville mayor, Senate candidate defends Rauner's abortion decision – to a point

By Chandra Lye | Oct 8, 2017

Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton doesn't agree with other state conservatives calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner to give up on his re-election bid because he enacted legislation to force taxpayers to foot the bill for abortions in Illinois.

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Dennis W. Keller (trustees) sells 1201 Pisa Drive, Caseyville

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2017

The property at 1201 Pisa Drive, Caseyville was sold on Oct. 5, 2017 by Dennis W. Keller (trustees) for $40,000. The buyer was Herbert Kenneth.

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Kathleen A. Tylka and Thomas C. and Dorothy M. Dec'D Sauerwein sell 821 Gass Ave., Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2017

The property at 821 Gass Ave., Belleville was sold on Oct. 5, 2017 by Kathleen A. Tylka and Thomas C. and Dorothy M. Dec'D Sauerwein for $37,000. The buyers were David C. and Kathie L. Morton.

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Michael H. and Marilyn J. Kuhn unload 11 Indiana Ave., Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2017

On Oct. 4, 2017, Leah Pochek purchased a property at 11 Indiana Ave., Belleville from Michael H. and Marilyn J. Kuhn for $77,000.

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Barry S Foster acquires 208 W. C St., Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2017

On Oct. 4, 2017, Barry S Foster sold their property at 208 W. C St., Belleville to Henry A. Waller for $6,500.